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Olympics-Alpine skiing-Swiss upstart Von Allmen stuns Odermatt to win downhill gold
Von Allmen wins in 1:51.61, beating Odermatt by 0.70 secondsItalian Franzoni takes silver, Paris wins bronzeFavourite Odermatt finishes fourth Von Allmen becomes fifth Swiss to win Olympic men's downhill By Martyn HermanBORMIO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Swiss young gun Franjo von Allmen produced...Reuters
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Bitcoin MVRV Falls Into 0–10% Zone — Is A Recovery Underway?
The Bitcoin price displayed a staggering show of bearish pressure over the week. As the premier cryptocurrency lost its footing around the $84,000 support level, it entered a slippery slide, reaching approximately $60,000. Currently, the market is in recovery mode, with its price rising again to $70...NewsBTC
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China is building a humanoid robot industry that has Musk, United States scrambling to respond
China is building a humanoid robot industry from scratch at a speed that has Elon Musk worried and the United States scrambling to respond. More than 140 Chinese companies now make humanoid robots, mostly in Shenzhen and Suzhou. Since late 2024, Beijing, Shenzhen, and other cities have put together investment funds worth over $26 billion, […]Cryptopolitan
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Germany beat Japan, Canada to begin women's title defence
By Amy Tennery MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Nicola Hadraschek scored twice as Germany secured their first win of the women's Olympic ice hockey tournament, beating Japan 5-2 on Saturday, while defending champions Canada prepared for their delayed Milano Cortina opener against Switzerland.Hadrasch...Reuters
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Olympics-Short track-Canada's Dandjinou, famed for "eagle" celebration, hints at surprise for first Games
By Francesca Landini and Gianluca SemeraroMILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Canadian short track speed skater William Dandjinou, who celebrates a win by flapping his arms like an eagle, has hinted he will adopt a new victory routine if he crosses the finish line first at his debut Olympic Games in Milan next...Reuters
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Cryptocurrencies
Long-term Ethereum whales enter accumulation mode amid price volatility
Ethereum’s holder data shows OG whales are moving Ether to self-custody. Among the whales, two whale addresses have withdrawn a combined 29,079 ETH worth $60 million from OKX and Binance to accumulate today. One of the whales withdrew a whopping 19,503 ETH, worth approximately $40 million, from OKX, while the other withdrew 9,576 ETH, worth […]Cryptopolitan
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French justice opens Epstein-linked probe against former culture minister
PARIS, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The French National Financial Prosecutor's Office said on Saturday it had opened an investigation into former Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline Lang on suspicion of 'aggravated tax fraud laundering', a move linked to the late convicted sex offe...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Five norovirus cases confirmed in Swiss and Finnish women's teams
By Amy Tennery and Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Five players from the Swiss and Finnish ice hockey teams have tested positive for norovirus but there is no wider outbreak at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, the International Olympic Committee said on Saturday.The single Swiss case was co...Reuters
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Cryptocurrencies
Bithumb Issues Statement Over Reward Payment Error – Details
Korean exchange Bithumb has cleared the air over an internal error that credited certain user wallets with a “concerning” amount of BTC. Notably, this mishap resulted in significant price volatility on the exchange, drawing attention from observing crypto enthusiasts. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Bigg...Bitcoinist
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Apple rides iPhone 17 ‘Hermès orange’ craze to major China comeback
Apple’s latest iPhone lineup, which features a brightly orange colored premium model, has taken the Chinese market by storm and helped reverse the tech company’s prolonged sales downturn. China is bulk-buying the iPhone 17 vivid orange variant, a design overhaul said to have made the devices more visually distinctive compared to the launch version released […]Cryptopolitan
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Ukrainian says it hit oil depot in Russia's Saratov region
KYIV, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Ukrainian troops struck an oil depot known as "Balashovo" in Russia's Saratov region, the Ukrainian General Staff said on Saturday.Several drone control centres in territories occupied by Russia were also hit, it said in a statement on the Telegram app.Reuters
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Saudi Arabia to invest $2 billion to develop Aleppo's airports in phases, minister says
Feb 7 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will invest 7.5 billion Saudi riyals ($2 billion) to develop two airports in the Syrian city of Aleppo over several phases, Saudi Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Saturday.($1 = 3.7502 riyals)Reuters
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Cryptocurrencies
Breathe… XRP Is The ‘Oxygen’ Of The New Financial System, CEO Says
XRP is being talked about in a different way now — not just as a token to trade, but as something that could plug into real finance. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sell-Off May Be Done, Analyst Flags Recovery Signs The talk is shifting from ticker-watchers to companies that want reliable settlement rails ...NewsBTC
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Bitcoin Price Outlook: Will BTC Recover As Price Plunges? Why Experts Are Opting For This Cheap Crypto Instead
The crypto market received a major shock as the price of Bitcoin dropped by almost 15%. The price is now trading around the $60,000 mark. The major cause of the decline is the increased selling from Bitcoin miners, huge outflows from exchange-traded funds, and the huge liquidations that took place. While Bitcoin is still struggling […]Cryptopolitan
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Questions grow about crypto eligibility in 401(k)s after latest market rout
The debate about the eligibility of cryptocurrencies for the American retirement system has once again been reignited after Bitcoin suffered a massive collapse in its price. The digital asset witnessed a 50% drop from its October peak, erasing about $2 trillion in market value. That single act has once again reignited the debate over the […]Cryptopolitan
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Olympics-New IOC chief meets Vance ahead of 2028 L.A. Games
By Karolos Grohmann MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee described the presence of U.S. Vice President JD Vance at Italy's Winter Games as a great sign of U.S. commitment to the Olympic movement, noting that Vance had met the IOC's new boss for the first time.IOC P...Reuters
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Olympics-Alpine skiing-Vonn third fastest in interrupted downhill training
By Julien Pretot CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, ITALY, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Lindsey Vonn posted a provisional third-fastest time in the final downhill training session at the Milano Cortina Olympics before fog forced an interruption shortly after the American completed her run on the Olimpia delle Tofane on...Reuters
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Olympics-Curling-Rock-solid Britain beat Canada to edge closer to playoffs
By Aadi NairCORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Britain's Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat continued their impressive start to the curling mixed doubles competition at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Saturday, securing a 7-5 win over Canada's Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman.Mouat...Reuters
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If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
CAIRO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Iran will strike U.S. bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by U.S. forces that have massed in the region, its foreign minister said on Saturday, insisting that this should not be seen as an attack on the countries hosting them.Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke to Qa...Reuters
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UPDATE 1 -Olympics-Alpine skiing-Switzerland's Von Allmen wins downhill gold
By Martyn HermanBORMIO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen produced a stunning run on Stelvio to win the Olympic Alpine skiing men's downhill on Saturday as illustrious team mate and race favourite Marco Odermatt missed the podium.The 24-year-old von Allmen barely put a...Reuters
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